The Rising Star Awards recognize faculty members who have made meaningful strides in all three of the following areas: Professional Development, Focused Training, and Paying it Forward. Faculty can become eligible for a 2025 Rising Star Award by completing the below requirements before the deadline, January 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST.

All Rising Star Award requirements must be completed within the past two years, and each eligibility requirement can only be applied to one qualifying award. For example, if you win the 2021 Rising Star Award by submitting the Great Teaching Certificate, you cannot use the Great Teaching Certificate for a future application. But if you did not receive the award, then the certificate could be used again. Faculty are eligible to receive the award once within a two year span.

1. Professional Development

2. Focused Training

Participate in at least two of the following:
*Must submit proof of completion (certificate, badge, etc.)

3. Pay it Forward

Select two of the following:

Application Window:

The application window will open on November 1, 2024 at Noon EST and closes on January 19, 2025 11:59 PM EST.

How to Nominate

If you are interested in submitting a nomination for yourself or a colleague, preview the nomination form questions before submitting a nomination through ProposalSpace.  

 

For questions about the requirements or the award, contact Alexandra Bitton-Bailey.